Society Meetings: 7:00 pm social time, program starts at 7:30 pm on fourth Mondays (except summer or holidays), Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach OR online via Zoom. (Zoom link emailed to members before meetings.)

Upcoming Programs and Events


  • Sept 28, 2026 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden and Zoom, EARLY START 6:30 pm. Special Presentation: “PERFUME: The Story of Rose and Other Fragrances” with international Master Rosarian Mike Becker.

  • Oct 2-5, 2026 - ARS National Convention & Rose Show, Nashville, TN. Info & Registration: https://medleyofroses.org/

  • Oct 23, 24, 25, 2026 - Deep South District Fall Convention & Rose Show "Kick Up Fun with Roses", Gainesville, FL.

    • Society Meetings: 7:30 pm on fourth Mondays (except summer), Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach OR online via Zoom. (Zoom links emailed to members before meetings.)

    Upcoming Programs and Events


  • January 6, 2024 - White Flower Farm Trip, Saturday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. $15/person. In Jupiter, FL. MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE

  • January 19 - 21, 2024 – Deep South District Mid-Winter Meeting: “Romancing the Rose”. Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel, Gainesville, FL. 2024 Midwinter Invitation Letter | 2024 Mid-Winter Registration Form.

  • January 22, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: Pruning: Live demonstration, bring your rose bushes!

  • February 10/11, 2024 - Plant-a-Palooza Winter Plant Sale at Mounts Botanical Gardens, Saturday: open to public 9 am - 4 pm; Sunday: open to public 9 am to 3 pm. Winter Sale Info

  • February 26, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: The Rose Geek, Kimberley Dean!

  • March 25, 2024 - GPBRS Meeting at Mounts Botanical Garden, 7:30 pm. Program: TBD.

  • April 13, 2024 (Saturday) Rose Garden Tour! Tickets available at meetings or on the Tour.

    • Who We Are

    2026 Greater Palm Beach Rose Society Board of Directors

    Office or FunctionElected or AppointedEmail
    PresidentDenise Abruzzesefoxviewroses@gmail.com
    1st Vice President: ProgramsKim Wendtprogramming@gpbrs.org
    2nd Vice President: MembershipLaura Zaragozamembership@gpbrs.org
    SecretaryDebra Targettsecretary@gpbrs.org
    TreasurerDenise Abruzzesefoxviewroses@gmail.com
    DirectorsMaria Wolfe (past president), David Byron (2025), Deb D’Amron (2026) and Sharon D’Arcy (2026)
    ParliamentarianMike BeckerMikeBecker@gpbrs.org
    NewsletterDenise Abruzzesenewsletter@gpbrs.org
    WebsiteKim Wendtinfo@gpbrs.org
    YouTubeBarrie Byronvideo@gpbrs.org

    GPBRS CommitteesChairEmail
    BylawsKim Wendtprogramming@gpbrs.org
    HospitalityDavid Byronhospitality@gpbrs.org
    Rambling Rose Tour 2026
    Rose Show 2026Bill Langfordroseshow@gpbrslorg